Betty was born August 8, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI. She is survived by her brother, Charles Lawrence and sister Ann Sweeney, daughter Lynn Fleming and husband Steve, son Edward Williams, daughter Gail Langley and husband Fred, granddaughter Candice Orick and husband Jeremy, grandson Joshua Langley, great grandson Caiden Orick, and great granddaughter Katherine Orick.
She was preceded in death by her father Charles Lawrence, mother Lorraine Lawrence and grandson Matthew Langley.
Betty grew up in North Miami, FL, where she taught Jr High Science and Biology until she retired and moved to North Carolina. She loved depression glass, antiques, reading, orchids and camping.
Memorials can be made to: New Covenant Lutheran Mission NALC building fund c/o Quez Little 214 Westwood Dr. Morganton NC 28655-8965.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.